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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.08, 704.46 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.08, 704.46 and 383.60 is: 573.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.08 : 704.46 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.08/704.46 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.08x = 704.46 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.08x = 270,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,230.86/471.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.64

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